Aiken, South Carolina- I fell in LOVE with this small town!

Aiken, South Carolina
I am so lucky to have discovered the beautiful small town of Aiken, South Carolina a couple of weeks ago. In this video I'm showing you all the areas I explored during my visit. I started out exploring Hitchcock Woods, I discovered the historical museum, explored downtown and found a place to eat in the alley, and ended the video in Homeland Gardens were I found the thoroughbred racing hall of fame museum! - and I just touched the surface of all the things there are to do in this town!
Have you ever visited Aiken South Carolina?
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Hitchcock Woods
03:38 Aiken County Historical Museum
04:25 Downtown Aiken
07:06 The Alley
08:53 Park Street
10:25 Old Oak Trees
10:47 Hopeland Gardens
11:34 Thoroughbred Racing Museum
13:29 Hopeland Gardens con't
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[@janharper3963]

Yes and Winter is the best time to visit Aiken. This is all light up for Christmas. I lived on Berrie Road which is right down from the park

[@5kaykay5803]

I remember almost a decade ago, Aiken was just an average historic small town. Now, it's trendy and niche! Thank you for stopping by. I wish I could have given you a tour 😊

[@SwiftyTravels]

It’s getting popular! Thanks so much for watching!

[@CactusAtlas]

I can see why you fell in love with this town! So very very quaint and adorable. And also... GREEN! So many trees (especially the street with the canopy of them)! I could easily see spending an evening here grabbing a bite to eat and walking it off in that park.

[@SwiftyTravels]

The trees were just so gorgeous- everywhere!!! 😍 just a beautiful town!!

[@davidowens1913]

When Coker springs was flowing water and you drink.that water you were sure return to aiken

[@SwiftyTravels]

😂😂

[@miker1448]

Thank you for sharing. The two things to know about Thoroughbred horseracing, SERETARIAT and MAN O' WAR, marvelous racers that delivered many spectacular performances. Secretariat's win in the third leg of the Triple Crown at Belmont Park racetrack in Long Island, New York in 1973 was and is the greatest race in the history of the sport, bar none.

[@SwiftyTravels]

Interesting! There is so much to learn about that sport here in Aiken!! Thanks again for your support!!🙏

[@brain_respect_and_freedom]

It's nice to discover this quiet places with you.🙏🙋

[@SwiftyTravels]

thank you, I appreciate it!

[@lovingchannelmusicproducti8493]

Beautiful Aiken Ciity.. Enjoyed watching..nice sharing .🥂

[@SwiftyTravels]

thank you! I really enjoyed this town!

[@TheJournalofanExplorer]

Love that Oak Tree road - reminds me of something from Game of Thrones!

[@SwiftyTravels]

oh, so do I!!! It was so beautiful!!!

[@trvlnthru]

We have been to a number of beautiful small towns in South Carolina. But we haven't been to Aiken yet. It looks lovely. I love those old oak trees creating a canopy over the road. Thanks for sharing Aiken with us!

[@SwiftyTravels]

Isn’t it pretty!! This desert girl was impressed!!!

[@brendawheeler975]

I was born in Aiken, SC, it's still beautiful, great video. Thanks!😊❤

[@SwiftyTravels]

Thank you for watching!

[@bryanlilly8876]

Wow. I have lived in Aiken for 4 years now. I love it, But you have shown me places I have overlooked. I need to get out more. Thanks for the awesome video. 🙂

[@SwiftyTravels]

Wow! You are welcome! It’s such a beautiful town!!!

[@alinapatricia8639]

Thank you so much for sharing! You're a real trooper. I considered visiting Aiken; I found your video very informative! Huge help - thank you. 🙂

[@SwiftyTravels]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching!!

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Very nice. We will write this area down for our next visit over there for sure. Thanks for sharing.

[@SwiftyTravels]

Excellent! It is so pretty! Thanks for watching!!

[@rventures1021]

We love SC! Thanks for sharing this gem!

[@SwiftyTravels]

Thanks again! It is gorgeous!!

[@MichelleHaley810]

I love my home❤❤❤

[@SwiftyTravels]

It’s a beautiful town!!

[@FischerRestoration]

Nice little tour of Aiken.. I have a piece of land there already that I plan to build my retirement home on.. might even call it green acres :)

[@SwiftyTravels]

That sounds fantastic!!

[@rventures1021]

Never been to this part of SC. Looks like a great place to visit!! Look forward to following along on your adventures!!

[@SwiftyTravels]

Thanks! It was my first time in this area- I loved it!!

[@vs123]

It's a very beautiful place

[@SwiftyTravels]

Thank you I agree!!

[@NaomisAdventures]

Beautiful place

[@SwiftyTravels]

Thanks! Such a gorgeous small town!

[@susannell544]

Missing the family while I watch your video.

[@SwiftyTravels]

so sorry, I hope you can see them soon! Thanks so much for watching!

[@luismolina2987]

Beautiful

[@SwiftyTravels]

thanks!

[@1117jone]

I live here and love it❤

[@SwiftyTravels]

it is so beautiful!

[@janharper3963]

There is not much food there. Aiken is know for Horses. The Street lights have a button up high so you can hit the button on your horse and all the lights will turn red and you can cross in THE WOODS

[@SwiftyTravels]

Wow! I didn’t know that about the lights! That’s interesting!

[@davidowens1913]

We had a movie theaters in downtown also

[@SorgiStories]

Ooooh, best in US South? Big claim. Sand trail… hmmm…wait, horse 💩? Noted. Frankie was a lot nicer guy than Al. Oh, those Hitchcocks. Having a sign that says 1 minute to pizza will only increase the appetite. Helps business, I bet. 🍕 Beer & axe throwing? Ummm…uhhhh… Last night there? Aw. Just picturesque. So many picture postcard moments. Anything from Secretariat? That horse…forever. Aimlessly wandering. Sometimes that takes us to the best places. You found them on that rainy dusk walk. I see why you are in love with the place. Turtle! 🐢 Smart to avoid the rain.

[@SwiftyTravels]

The best in the south IS a major claim! I haven’t been to every small town so I’m not sure?!? 😀 but, I did love wandering here- it was so beautiful!! Next time- beer and axe throwing!! 😂😂 thanks again and have a great weekend!

[@SorgiStories]

@@SwiftyTravels It IS spectacular.

[@imanghamry]

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[@SwiftyTravels]

Thank you!!

[@quincyspears1983]

Hello. I am building a website for a realtor in AIken South Carolina. I love your video and wanted to know if I could post it on the site?

[@SwiftyTravels]

If you are interested in embedding my KZbin video into your site- sure that’s fine! Just make sure I’m credited- Thank you

[@1117jone]

We got married there on the stage ❤

[@SwiftyTravels]

What a gorgeous place for a wedding!!! 🥰

[@FarmFifty3]

We are passing through Aiken (staying on southern side) bc we are looking to relocate…these sites are beauiful but I am not sure about living here. The traffic has been horrendous and there appears to be a HUGE disparity in income levels. It is seen from one street /block to the next. I feel really let down bc this is not the small town I thought we were coming to see … maybe the downtown area is all they are referring too? Maybe I am missing something? Suggestions on where I should be looking for the small town feels for someone who wants to live here would be greatly appreciated

[@SwiftyTravels]

So sorry to hear that!

[@user-st7jz3dn2y]

In the South, it is very common to have a huge disparity between sections of even the same neighborhood on a street-by-street and block-by-block basis. One minute you are walking past million-dollar homes, the next minute you are walking past chain link fences and cars on the front lawn. It takes get used to if you are from New England where entire neighborhoods are somewhat homogenous from end to end.

[@jdpbuilders1758]

I went to look at this small town... The downtown area is just adequate. I did not like all the one-way streets. It made it very difficult to dr. And in some ways it was dangerous because you would turn and immediately there would be a stoplight. And it was in the summertime and it was just horrendously hot. Without any major lakes around that's a problem. Anyway each to their own. Just not for me

[@SwiftyTravels]

I understand!

[@allengill6326]

It's not gonna be a small town anymore... Tons of people are moving down their.

[@SwiftyTravels]

I’ll bet!!

[@jackdakoolkid6536]

Aiken isn’t a town small by any means, your just in the tourist part.

[@davidowens1913]

When Coker springs was flowing water and you drink.that water you were sure return to aiken

[@davidowens1913]

When Coker springs was flowing water and you drink.that water you were sure return to aiken